Tag: Universities
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A Degree India Rejects, But Chandigarh Accepts
Higher Education Governance How Can Unrecognized Degrees Qualify Voters in a University Senate Election? The Panjab University Senate Election Paradox By Surender Hastir A national policy clearly states that degrees from Pakistani universities are not recognized in India. Yet documentation surrounding the 2026 Senate elections at Panjab University, Chandigarh, appears to allow graduates of the…
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Vice President Radhakrishnan Charts Vision of Viksit Bharat at Himachal Convocation
Vice President’s Convocation Address at Central University of Himachal Pradesh On March 14, 2026, the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, delivered an inspiring address at the 9th Convocation of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh in Dharamshala. The ceremony was a celebration of academic achievement, cultural pride, and a forward-looking vision for…
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Why Panjab University Cannot Rewrite Parliament’s Line
Opinion | The Law Is Clear. The University Isn’t Following It A statute cannot be quietly rewritten through administrative practice or eligibility forms By Surender Hastir Begin with the statute. That is how any court would approach the discussion surrounding Panjab University’s Register of Graduates. And once the Panjab University Act, 1947, is read carefully,…
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Nominations Now Open for 2026 UNESCO Prize in Women’s Education
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Call for Nominations: 2026 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education UNESCO has opened the call for nominations for the 2026 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education, one of the organization’s flagship recognitions for advancing equality through learning. The Prize honours two outstanding laureates each year—individuals or organizations that have made remarkable contributions to…
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Nagaland University Convocation: Radhakrishnan Urges Harmony and Growth
Vice-President Radhakrishnan Urges Youth to Balance Progress and Preservation at Nagaland University Convocation Lumami, Nagaland | March 6, 2026 Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan called on students to pursue “progress with purpose” while preserving harmony with nature at the 8th Convocation of Nagaland University, held at its Lumami campus on Friday. It was…
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Degrees, Dreams, and a Call to Serve: Over 1.2 Lakh Students Graduate at Delhi University’s 102nd Convocation
More Than a Degree: Inside Delhi University’s 102nd Convocation Where 1.2 Lakh Futures Took Flight By CitiTimes Editorial Desk | New Delhi On a crisp February morning in Delhi, ceremonial robes, proud families, and camera flashes came together to mark one of India’s largest academic celebrations. At the University of Delhi’s 102nd Convocation, more than…
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Vice-President Radhakrishnan’s Inspiring Convocation Speech at Kashmir University
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan Addresses the 21st Convocation of the University of Kashmir The University of Kashmir campus came alive in celebration as the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the 21st Convocation Ceremony in Srinagar—his first official visit to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir as the Vice-President of India. The…
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UGC Updates: Daksha University in Ranchi Identified as Fake
UGC Flags Daksha University in Ranchi as Fake The University Grants Commission (UGC), India, has once again updated its list of unrecognized institutions, and this time, Daksha University (Vocational and Life Skill Education), located in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has been officially declared a fake university as of February 2026. Key Details Bigger Picture The UGC’s updated…
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Beware: UGC Flags 32 Unrecognized Universities
UGC Flags 32 Fake Universities Operating Across India The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India has sounded an alert for students and parents about the growing problem of fake universities in the country. In its February 2026 update, the Commission revealed that 32 such unrecognized institutions are currently operating across 12 states. These fake universities…
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The India We Imagine: Highlights from Harvard’s 2026 Conference
India Conference at Harvard 2026: A Global Forum on “The India We Imagine” The India Conference at Harvard 2026, held on February 14–15, 2026, marked the 23rd annual edition of one of the most influential student-led global forums in the United States. Organized by students across Harvard’s schools—including the Kennedy School and Business School—the event…
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Foreign Universities Are Coming! UFV Canada Is Already Inside Chandigarh.
Chandigarh’s Canadian Invasion: How UFV Quietly Built Its Own Campus in Sector 32 A public university from British Columbia is quietly but steadily deepening its presence in North India — not through satellite offices or short-term exchanges, but by embedding itself into the academic fabric of Chandigarh. But this milestone is no sudden leap. UFV’s…
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Join IBM’s Global AI Push: Opportunities for India’s Educational Institutions
IBM Invites Indian Institutions to Join Global AI Push to Transform Education and Jobs By CitiTimes Editorial Desk | February 8, 2026 | New York Global technology major IBM has issued a worldwide Request for Proposals (RFP) for the next cohort of its IBM Impact Accelerator, with a strong focus on AI-driven solutions to reshape education,…
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President Murmu Inspires Graduates at GNDU Convocation
President Murmu Urges Graduates to Use Education as a Tool for Nation-Building at GNDU Convocation Amritsar, January 15, 2026: President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu today graced the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar, where she called upon graduating students to view education not merely as a means of livelihood but…
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Impact of Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill on Indian Universities
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025: A Milestone in India’s Higher Education Reform India’s higher education landscape is on the cusp of a historic transformation. On December 15, 2025, the Education Minister introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, aiming to unify and modernize the regulatory framework for universities and…
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Chandigarh University Sets Record in Khelo India University Games
Chandigarh University Dominates the Khelo India University Games Chandigarh, India, December 13, 2025 Chandigarh University has written a new chapter in Indian university sports history by becoming the first university in India to win the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) title for two consecutive years — a remarkable feat that underscores its growing sporting excellence…
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UGC (India) Mandates Timely Exams and Degree Awards
UGC Directs Universities to Conduct Exams and Award Degrees Without Delay New Delhi, India, December 6, 2025 – The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a directive to all universities and higher education institutions across India, urging them to conduct examinations and award degrees on time. The move comes in response to growing concerns that…
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ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal 2025: Celebrating Peace Through Cinema
Celebrating Cinema for Peace: The ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 2025 Each year, as the spotlight turns to the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, one special honor stands out for its moral resonance and universal appeal—the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal. More than just a cinematic accolade, it celebrates storytelling that transcends borders and…
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UGC Directs Vice-Chancellors to Observe Vigilance Awareness Week 2025
Universities Must Stay Vigilant: UGC The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all universities in India to observe Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 from October 27 to November 2, 2025. In its communication to Vice Chancellors, the UGC emphasized that this observance should not be limited to university campuses but should also encompass all affiliated colleges…
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Celebrating 100 Years of the WIPO Hague System
100 Years of Design Excellence: A Look at the WIPO Hague System The World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of streamlining global design protection. Established by treaty in The Hague in 1925, the system has evolved from a small…
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Vice President Praises India’s Performance in QS Rankings
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of SRM University Delhi-NCR in Sonepat, Haryana. New Delhi, India, November 7, 2025 — Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of SRM University Delhi-NCR in Sonepat, Haryana, as the Chief Guest today. In his address to the gathering, the Vice-President praised the…
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